UFC Perth delivered an action-packed night of fights, and now it's time to look ahead at what's next for the event's biggest winners. From a stunning welterweight statement to a lightweight prospect's breakout, here are the matchups that make sense for the main card victors.

Carlos Prates put the welterweight division on notice with a dominant TKO win over former champion Jack Della Maddalena. "The Nightmare" looked every bit the title contender, but with Michael Morales still ahead in the queue for a shot at Islam Makhachev, Prates will need one more signature win. The winner of the upcoming Joaquin Buckley vs. Sean Brady clash would be an ideal next test—both are battle-tested veterans who could push Prates to the limit. At 32, the Brazilian has time to build his case, and if he can notch another impressive victory, a title eliminator—or even a title shot—could be within reach.

Quillan Salkilld went from prospect to legitimate contender by stopping Beneil Dariush with a relentless flurry of punches. Now 5-0 in the Octagon and just 26 years old, "Salkilld isn't wasting any time—he's already called out Mateusz Gamrot. That's a bold move, but it's exactly the kind of fight that could catapult him into the lightweight elite. Gamrot, 35, is a respected veteran who just got back in the win column after a tough loss to Charles Oliveira. If Salkilld can get past "Gamer," it would be a massive statement. No pressure, kid.

Steve Erceg showed patience and precision against Tim Elliott, earning a unanimous decision win that puts him back on track. "Astro Boy" has now won two straight after a rough three-fight skid against some of the best in the flyweight division. He's clearly still a contender, and the next step should be a matchup with another ranked flyweight to see if he can build real momentum toward a title shot.